Close Call: Kentucky Man Nearly Discards Email Announcing $1M Powerball Win

In an astonishing turn of events, a Kentucky man's life took a serendipitous twist when he nearly missed out on his $1 million Powerball win due to an innocuous email.

The man, who has chosen to keep his identity under wraps, bought his ticket through the Kentucky Lottery website, setting in motion a series of events that would change his life forever.

While casually scrolling through his emails, the man's eyes fell upon a message from none other than the Kentucky Lottery. However, what could have been a fleeting moment turned into a heart-pounding realization as he admitted, "I was checking my emails when I saw an email from the Kentucky Lottery. (I) almost deleted it."

Little did he know that this email held the key to a $1 million windfall.

Although his ticket missed the coveted Powerball number, the man managed to match all five white balls, securing the impressive seven-figure sum. Overwhelmed by the unexpected turn of events, he confessed, "I still can’t believe it. I’ve never had much luck in the games so I’m very surprised."

After taxes, the man walked away with $715,000—a substantial amount by any measure. When asked about his plans for the newfound wealth, he revealed his intentions to provide assistance to his family and secure his retirement.